Base Latch - Dell Inspiron 8500 Service Manual

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Base Latch

Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the
2. Remove the hard drive.
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the palm rest.
6. Remove the system board.
7. Remove the speakers.
8. Pull the base latch out and away from the computer base.
1 base latch
2 computer base
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